Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church

The Great Fast is like a really well written novel full of complicated plots and fascinating characters. The early chapters of the novel give clues and signs and themes which all work together to lead up to the final conclusion of the story.

If the fast is like a novel, then Holy week is like the final chapter where the pace of events accelerates and the suspense builds and all of the loose ends are tied together into an exciting and inspiring conclusion.

(In addition to the usual services)

FORGIVENESS VESPERS MARCH 9 AT 7PM

Sunday March 9 in addition to the usual services we will have Forgiveness Vespers at 7PM. This is one of the most important services of the church year as we enter the Great Fast making sure we have forgiven each other of any and all grudges and offenses.

NO SERVICE MONDAY NIGHT

THE GREAT FAST AND CANON OF ST. ANDREW BEGINS MARCH 11

My dear children in Christ,

The season of bright sadness, the Great Fast, is almost upon us. Already the themes of Zaccheus, the publican and the Pharisee, and the prodigal son have begun “working” the soil of our hearts and preparing us to embark upon the path of repentance.

These lessons are all sign posts of the “Journey to the empty tomb by way of the cross.” To keep from losing our way it is important that we not miss any signs: that we be here for each service to be guided by the church on this spiritual journey.

“Christ is born! Glorify Him!”

A series of lessons

For the whole family

On the celebration of Christmas

At Holy Transfiguration

Orthodox Church,

4636 Fall Creek Road

Wednesday Nov. 14

Two Traditions: The Advent Wreath and Fasting

Tuesday Nov. 20

The Feast of the Entry of Mary into the Temple

(Vesperal Divine Liturgy followed by fasting meal)

Wednesday Nov. 28

The Virgin Birth according to Holy Tradition

Wednesday Dec. 5